Thanks a lot for the bolt size and the hole spacing, Jeff. I think I'll go with the TS Optics clamp as that one has a pair of smaller thumbscrews, so they should clear the DEC motor housing without th

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What is the size of the bolts, M6 or M8?

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I'd like to find out about that also. The stock iEXOS-100 is fine with the original saddle as its load capacity is limited. However once the user upgrades the tripod to ST2/3 and gets more counterweig

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ToupTek specs show they are supported by INDI, so the usual INDI/Kstar/PHD2 combo on Linux should work fine. But honestly choosing this Bresser 90/500 for guiding is a bit unusual. If your imaging sco

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For those who want to replace the stock 1.25" tripod in order to increase the payload limit on their iEXOS-100, you have two options: ST2/3 tripod: The ES Medium/Heavy Duty tripods are not available i

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Thanks very much for the link and for sharing your experience, Chris. The ST2 tripod + 1x extra weight can help increase the visual payload capacity to 8.8kg. So theoretically it could go even further

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The refractor that I use for visual is the APM 107/700 which weighs about 5.7kg on its own. If I add a 2" diagonal and a decent eyepiece, it will be over the payload limit of the mount on the stock tr

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I'm thinking about getting the IEXOS-100 as a portable GOTO mount for my 4" refractor. It will be used for visual only as I've got a belt modded HEQ5 for imaging already. The mount looks like it can t

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